158. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment the total percentage of electricity that is used by data centres at a national level; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20976/26]
157. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment the position regarding the annual usage of water by data centres; if this is something that is recorded by his Department; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20975/26]
156. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment the position regarding the annual usage of gas energy by data centres; if this is something that is recorded by his Department; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20974/26]
155. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment the position regarding any incentives or obligations under review within his Department that would support data centres in the use of renewable energy systems to minimise their reliance on the grid; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20973/26]
154. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment the position regarding any work ongoing within his Department to minimise the impact that data centres on our energy grid; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20972/26]
153. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment if his attention has been drawn to environmental concerns related to the proposed Private Wires Bill 2025 (details supplied); the actions he will take to ensure that these concerns are addressed during the Bill drafting process; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20971/26]
152. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment the position regarding the progression of the Private Wires Bill 2025 (details supplied) that received Government approval in December 2025; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20970/26]
145. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the actions he is taking to address animal welfare concerns with regards to illegal sulky racing; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19940/26]
93. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the position regarding any engagement he has had with an animal welfare charity (details supplied) in relation to preventing illegal sulky racing and the associated animal welfare concerns; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19941/26]
14. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the position regarding the recommendations of the Garda vetting review group; if the recommendations will be outlined; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19943/26]
2273. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science if his attention has been drawn to the case of a person (details supplied) with a medical condition that has been prevented them from pursuing a college course due to the lack of online options in the SUSI sponsored course; the actions he will take to address this issue; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20575/26]
2272. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science if his attention has been drawn to concerns related to the lack of provision of online versions of course material in some college courses that are supported under SUSI, for prospective students with medical conditions that prevent them from attending in person classes; if this is under review; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20574/26]
1907. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Health the position regarding any data held by her Department in relation to the total extent of recalls of baby formula at an EU level in 2026; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [19454/26]
1906. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Health the position regarding any data held by her Department in relation to the total extent of recalls of baby formula in Ireland in 2026; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [19453/26]
1905. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Health the position regarding the total extent of recalls of baby formula in Ireland in 2026; broken down by quantity, brand and a timeline for when the recall commenced and was completed; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [19452/26]
1904. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Health the position regarding any procedure that would allow for a meeting between the relevant Department staff and the campaign group that are seeking State funded reimbursement of skyclarys for patients with Friedreich’s ataxia; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [19449/26]
1903. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Health if she will facilitate a meeting with the campaign group that are seeking State funded reimbursement of skyclarys for patients with Friedreich’s ataxia; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [19448/26]
1902. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Health if any submissions can be consider as part of the assessment of the proposal for reimbursement of Skyclarys for patients with Friedreich’s ataxia; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [19447/26]
1901. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Health further to Parliamentary Question No. 788 of 3 March 2026, the position regarding a timeline for the completion of the assessment of the proposal for reimbursement of Skyclarys for patients with Friedreich’s ataxia; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [19446/26]
1900. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Health her views on the merits of creating a stand-alone school building for the school that operates within the National Rehabilitation Hospital (details supplied); if she will engage with hospital management on this proposal; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [19445/26]
1899. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Health if her attention has been drawn to the concerns of school management in relation to the lack of permanent accommodation within the National Rehabilitation Hospital (details supplied); if she will engage with hospital management to ensure that this matter is progressed; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [19444/26]
1851. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Health the position regarding any research into the increasing prevalence of larger disposable nicotine vaping devices that are becoming increasingly prevalent (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [19272/26]
1850. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Health the position regarding any research carried out in relation to international comparisons in relation to larger disposable nicotine vaping devices that are becoming increasingly prevalent (details supplied); the lessons that can be learned from countries that have already implemented a ban on single use vaping products; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [19271/26]
1849. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Health the actions she has taken to ensure that the Public Health (Single-Use Vapes) Bill 2025 will be future proofed against developments in technology and attempts to find loopholes that would allow the sale of disposable nicotine vaping in other forms; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [19270/26]
1848. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Health if her attention has been drawn to concerns related to larger disposable nicotine vaping devices that are becoming increasingly prevalent (details supplied); if she believes that these devices will be covered under the Public Health (Single-Use Vapes) Bill 2025; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [19269/26]
1847. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Health her views on the adequacy of financial support available for people that require hearing aids but do not have a medical card; if this is under review; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [19265/26]
1846. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Health if her attention has been drawn to concerns related to the low level of financial support available for people that require hearing aids but do not have a medical card; if this is under review; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [19264/26]
1712. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Health the position regarding any research carried out by her Department into the impact that alcohol sponsorship of sports teams or individuals has on fans under the age of 18; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [18482/26]
1711. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Health the position regarding any research carried out by her Department into the impact that alcohol advertising during sporting events has on fans under the age of 18; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [18481/26]
1710. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Health the position regarding any engagement she has had with an organisation (details supplied) or any other similar organisation into the merits of banning alcohol sponsorship of sports teams and individuals; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [18480/26]
1709. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Health the position regarding any engagement she has had with an organisation (details supplied) or any other similar organisation into the merits of banning the advertisement of alcohol during and around sporting events; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [18479/26]
1708. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Health her views on the merits of banning the advertising of alcohol products at sporting events, both in and around the venues and grounds; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [18478/26]
1707. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Health her views on the merits of banning the advertising of alcohol products during sporting events that are broadcast on Irish radio networks; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [18477/26]
1706. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Health her views on the merits of banning the advertising of alcohol products during sporting events that are broadcast on Irish television networks; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [18476/26]
1689. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Health if her attention has been drawn to the concerns of employees of the National Ambulance Service in relation to their employment contracts (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [18396/26]
1688. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Health the position regarding the implementation of the recommendations of a report launched by a group (details supplied) in relation to the advertising of alcohol online and the potential impact on children; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [18394/26]
1687. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Health if her attention has been drawn to the report launched by a group (details supplied) in relation to the advertising of alcohol online and the potential impact on children; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [18392/26]
1524. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality further to Parliamentary Question No. 719 of 3 March 2026, the details regarding the allocation of €65 million for disability residential services in 2026 for new developments; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [18990/26]
1523. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality further to Parliamentary Question No. 719 of 3 March 2026, the specific location of the additional 199 new residential placements; broken down by the number in each location; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [18989/26]
1522. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality if her attention has been drawn to the concerns of a person (details supplied) in relation to accessing their personal records related to their time in care of the State; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [18955/26]
1338. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the number of solicitors registered on the International Protection Legal Solicitors Panel under the Civil Legal Aid in each of the years from 1995 to 2025 inclusive, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19980/26]
1337. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the number of solicitors providing family law legal advice services under the Civil Legal Aid - Family Law Private Practitioner Panel in each of the years from 1995 to 2025 inclusive, on a per county basis, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19979/26]
1336. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration if his attention has been drawn to a report (details supplied); the actions he will take to address the concerns outlined in relation to the use of counselling notes in criminal trials; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19928/26]
1304. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration if his attention has been drawn to the way in which the equivalent to the Garda vetting process is carried out in the UK, which includes a single live register, where individuals are continuously monitored and relevant organisations can check status in real time; if a similar system could be implemented in Ireland; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19262/26]
1303. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration if he has been furnished with a copy of the protocol for the taser pilot in an Garda Síochána; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19258/26]
1228. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration further to Parliamentary Question No. 228 of 3 March 2026, the actions he will take to address the specific staffing shortages in an embassy (details supplied) that is impacting on visa processing times; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18988/26]
1224. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Social Protection the position regarding any review of his Department's policy in relation to the electronic transfer of social welfare payments in place of in person attendance; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20691/26]
1223. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Social Protection the position regarding his Department's policy on the electronic transfer of social welfare payments; the way in which this can be accommodated in a case (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20690/26]
1222. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Social Protection if his attention has been drawn to a situation (details supplied); if an exception can be made in relation to the requirement of in-person collection of jobseekers payments; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20689/26]
1221. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Social Protection if he can outline the legislative basis that requires in-person attendance for the collection of jobseekers benefit; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20688/26]